These installation instructions will lead you through the process of installing your new Merillat Cabinets.

Section One: deals with preparing the room to accept your new cabinets. This is very important to the success of your installation. Follow these steps carefully. Section Two: these are general base cabinet to base cabinet and base to floor instructions.

Section Three: these are general wall cabinet to wall attachment instructions. Section Four: this section will provide you with the instruction steps needed to install specific cabinets; such as oven cabinets and corner sink base units, etc. Simply locate the cabinet you wish to install and follow each step. Section Five: care and maintenance of your new cabinets.

The installation of Merillat Cabinets requires a commitment of
time and special attention to safety. Before you begin you should:

CHECK YOUR ORDER. Make sure the contents of the carton match the product numbers on your order and kitchen plan. Contact your dealer if there are any damaged, missing or incorrect cabinets. PAY ATTENTION TO SAFETY. Because of the size and weight of Merillat Cabinets, installation is recommended with no fewer than two people. Wear safety glasses to protect your eyes. Always maintain a clean, organized work area.

MAKE SURE YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TOOLS AND MATERIALS. Merillat supplies the appropriate fasteners for wood frame construction. If you're attaching the cabinets to another material, consult your dealer for the proper fastening method. These instructions apply only to 16" on center wood stud construction. REVIEW ENTIRE INSTALLATION GUIDE. This allows the opportunity to contact your dealer to answer any questions before you begin.

Safety glasses Tape measure 4' carpenter's level Hammer Masking tape Chalk line 8' straight edge or 2 x 4 (Pull a string end-to-end on 2 x 4 to be sure it's straight) Drill (for drilling pilot holes) Drill driver or screwdriver with #2 & #3 phillips bits Drill bits: 1/8" and 7/32" (additional bits may be required depending on accessories installed) Stud finder - optional Drill depth gauge or tape to mark drill bits Shims (shim set available at a lumber yard)

Utility knife (scoring wood shims) - optional Rubber padded furniture clamps (minimum of two) or wood clamps Bee's wax or paraffin (apply to screws to ease installation) Extension cord Step ladder Carpenter's square Several pieces of straight lumber; 1 x 2's, 1 x 3's or 2 x 4's six to eight feet long. Circuit tester Compass (for scribing fillers) Jigsaw (for drain and waterline cutout, trimming fillers, countertop sink cutout and panel backers) Belt sander (for fine tuning fillers) Mitre saw (for cutting molding)